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In his first statement on terrorism since taking over at No 10, Mr Brown set out a number of other measures designed to make the country more secure

He said he wanted a longer time limit for holding suspected terrorists without charge. Options would include a 56-day ceiling with judicial and parliamentary safeguards or it might also be possible to use existing laws to hold suspects for an extra 30 days when a state of emergency has been declared.

A high-level review will examine whether phone tap evidence should be used in court.

Mr Brown also said the oversight of the intelligence agencies through the Intelligence and Security Committee would be more open.

His statement also emphasised the importance of winning ''hearts and minds'' in the Muslim community.

Mr Brown said there is a battle for ideas and values that has to be won. An extra £70 million of funding would be provided to help improve the ability of local communities to resist violent extremism.

Mr Brown said he would seek an "all-party consensus" on the way forward with counter-terrorist policy. The outcome of those discussions will frame new legislation planned for the autumn.